Cruise news (CLIA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
ECN-Expedition Cruise Network expands with 3 new members ahead of 2024 conference
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has expanded its membership with the addition of 3 new travel brand companies/operators ahead of its inaugural...
September 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port leaders address overtourism and cruise industry challenges at Seatrade Cruise Med
At the Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga (Spain), Figen Ayan (MedCruise President) participated in the ‘Common Ground: Port Association Dialogue...
September 14, 2024 
Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit Europe set for December 2024 at ExCeL London
The inaugural Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit Europe (CXIE) will take place at ExCeL (London UK) on 4th-5th December 2024. Registration is now...
September 6, 2024- Cruise Industry
Australia welcomes 62 cruise ships for 2024-2025 summer season
62 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Australia during the 2024-2025 summer season, a slight decrease from the 70 ships last year. However, the...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Quintana Roo Mexico introduces $5 cruise passenger fee to fund tourism development
Governor Mara Lezama of Mexico's Quintana Roo state has announced the establishment of a Cruise Tourism Development Fund in collaboration with the...
August 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CLIA Australasia warns of 22% decline amidst 136% increase in cruise ship tourist fees in New...
Cruise lines have urged the New Zealand Government to reconsider a proposed 136% increase in cruise visitor fees, warning it could exacerbate the...
August 29, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise lines cancel Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean ports amid security concerns
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reported a significant reduction in port calls in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean for the...
August 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand hikes cruise passenger fees by 88% starting December
The New Zealand government has announced an 88% increase in border processing fees for cruise ship passengers, set to take effect on December 1st...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
UK & Ireland Cruise Week set for September 16-22 by CLIA
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has announced that this year’s UK & Ireland Cruise Week will take place from September 16-22...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises to present flagship VIVA ONE at Amsterdam conference
The Scylla-owned European river cruise company and travel brand VIVA Cruises is set to participate in the CLIA RiverView Conference 2024, scheduled...
March 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty takes helm as CLIA Chairman
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Liberty (Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO...
January 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scenic, Aqua, and Aranui join Expedition Cruise Network
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Aqua Expeditions, and Aranui Cruises recently became members of the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN), elevating the...
January 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia anticipates a thriving year of cruising in 2024 with increased capacity and sailings
In 2024, Australia is poised for a bustling year of cruising, featuring more ships, expanded sailings, and an increased cabin capacity. Joel Katz...
January 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV and Poseidon Expeditions join Expedition Cruise Network
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages and Poseidon Expeditions have recently joined the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN), expanding the network to a total of 20...
December 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) opens call for cruise ship fee-funded local projects amid record visitation
Between Monday, December 4, and January 3, 2024, submissions for local projects funded through per-passenger cruise ship fees will be accepted, as...
December 4, 2023